Forwards, backwards, collect and drop – transport toys in a game of swap

What you need 

• Something to make a line, this could be chalk, a rope or a scarf 
• A few toys 
• A bucket or washing-up bowl 

What to do 

1. Make a line on the ground.  
2. Place some toys at one end of the line, and the bucket or washing-up bowl at the other end.  
3. Challenge your child to pick up a toy and carry it to the bowl, while walking along the line.  
4. When they have put the toy in, get them to walk backwards to get another toy.